THE KINGS CENTRE SOUTHALL
A place for cross-cultural and inter-faith learning, engagement and transformation, heritage and culture, rooted Southall's diverse local community, the national church and wider society.The Kings Centre provides regional and national training and resourcing for individuals, churches and other organisations wishing to learn how to thrive in a multi-cultural and multi-religious contexts.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:-3.1 TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO SOUTHALL AND WEST LONDON AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFECT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS AND THEIR RELATIVES AND FAMILIES.IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS OBJECT, BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS OBJECT;3.2 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TENETS OF FAITH OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND;3.3 TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY BY, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROMOTING INTER-FAITH AND MULTI-FAITH EDUCATION, INFORMATION, DIALOGUE AND COMMUNICATION THUS OVERCOMING ANY ISOLATIONISM OR MISUNDERSTANDING AMONGST DIVERSE RELIGIOUS GROUPS;3.4 TO ADVANCE AND DEVELOP THE HERITAGE OF ALL COMMUNITIES REPRESENTED IN SOUTHALL AND WEST LONDON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA; AND 3.5 THE PROMOTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OF URBAN OR RURAL REGENERATION IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION (AND IN PARTICULAR IN SOUTHALL AND LONDON AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS) BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:3.5.1 THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP;3.5.2 THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT;3.5.3 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RETRAINING, PARTICULARLY AMONG UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE, AND PROVIDING UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE;3.5.4 THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR BUSINESS ADVICE OR CONSULTANCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN CASES OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED THROUGH HELP: (I) IN SETTING UP THEIR OWN BUSINESS, OR (II) TO EXISTING BUSINESSES;3.5.5 THE CREATION OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY THE PROVISION OF WORKSPACE, BUILDINGS, AND/OR LAND FOR USE ON FAVOURABLE TERMS;3.5.6 THE PROVISION OF HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR OR IN CHARITABLE OWNERSHIP PROVIDED THAT SUCH POWER SHALL NOT EXTEND TO RELIEVING ANY LOCAL AUTHORITIES OR OTHER BODIES OF A STATUTORY DUTY TO PROVIDE OR IMPROVE HOUSING;3.5.7 THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT OR PROVISION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES;3.5.8 THE PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS OR SITES OF HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE;3.5.9 THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE OR THOSE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES;3.5.10 THE PROTECTION OR CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT;3.5.11 THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES AND CHILDCARE;3.5.12 THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND PREVENTION OF CRIME; AND3.5.13 SUCH OTHER MEANS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CHARITY COMMISSION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £51,189 for the year, driven by planned drawdowns from restricted reserves to fund active project delivery. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £55,778 comfortably exceed their stated policy target of six months' operating expenditure, indicating a sound free reserves position.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have reviewed the charity’s cost base and consider that a target of six months’ unrestricted operating expenditure represents an appropriate level of free reserves. Based on current running costs, this equates to approximately £24,000–30,000.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 09174464
Funders the charity credits
- National Church of England
Company officers (Companies House)
- MASIH, Noah Sharif on trustee list
- MALL, Jared Daniel on trustee list
- MASIH, Anita on trustee list
- BRAGANZA, Deepika on trustee list
- PAUL, Elenor on trustee list
- SIDHU, Neelam on trustee list
- MATHEWS, Pamela Priya on trustee list
- MALL, Bathsheba on trustee list
- STEPHEN, Sebastian on trustee list
Trustees
- Anita Masih
- Bathsheba Mall
- Deepika Braganza
- Elenor Paul
- Jared Mall
- Jolly Vanita Sher
- Neelam Sidhu
- Noah Sharif Masih
- Pamela Priya Mathews
- Rev Mark Poulson
- SEBASTIAN STEPHEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £155k | £207k |
| 31/12/2024 | £140k | £160k |
| 31/12/2023 | £206k | £163k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £34k |
| 31/12/2021 | £87k | £113k |
Common questions
Is THE KINGS CENTRE SOUTHALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £51,189 for the year, driven by planned drawdowns from restricted reserves to fund active project delivery. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £55,778 comfortably exceed their stated policy target of six months' operating expenditure, indicating a sound free reserves position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE KINGS CENTRE SOUTHALL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE KINGS CENTRE SOUTHALL as a grant recipient include NEAR NEIGHBOURS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEAR NEIGHBOURS | FY2021 | £83k | Related Party Transaction / Building Networks |
Charities like this
- KINGS CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
- ALL SAINTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
- RAMGARHIA SABHA SOUTHALL
- ASSEMBLY OF GOD (KING'S CHRISTIAN CENTRE)
- THE KINGSBOROUGH CENTRE
- KING'S CHRISTIAN CENTRE - MOLD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KINGS CENTRE SOUTHALL | £155k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KINGS CHURCH INTERNATIONAL | £1.8m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| ALL SAINTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY | £2.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAMGARHIA SABHA SOUTHALL | £622k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSEMBLY OF GOD (KING'S CHRISTIAN CENTRE) | £104k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KINGSBOROUGH CENTRE | £1.5m | £71,254 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |